GIS Administrator

Sheboygan County is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking GIS Administrator to lead and support the County’s enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This position plays a critical role in maintaining and advancing GIS technology that supports planning, public safety, land records, emergency response, infrastructure, conservation, and operational decision-making across County departments.

If you are passionate about geospatial technology, systems administration, data integration, and building innovative GIS solutions that make a real community impact, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties

• Administer and maintain the County’s enterprise GIS environment, including servers, databases, web applications, and land records systems
• Manage ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, geodatabases, GIS servers, and SQL Server environments
• Develop and support web-based mapping applications and GIS services for internal departments and public use
• Oversee GIS datasets related to parcels, addressing, roads, permits, taxation, surveys, and emergency response
• Support GIS integration with public safety systems, including dispatch and addressing workflows
• Lead GIS system upgrades, performance optimization, backups, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
• Collaborate with County departments to improve workflows and decision-making through GIS technology
• Establish and maintain GIS standards, documentation, data governance, and security practices
• Research and implement emerging GIS technologies and best practices
• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to County staff and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in GIS development, data management, system administration, or related technical work, including experience supporting enterprise GIS applications and databases. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

• ESRI, GIS, or related technical certifications are preferred, but not required

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Experience with:
  • ArcGIS Enterprise
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Esri geodatabases
  • SQL Server/database administration
• Knowledge of GIS web applications, GPS workflows, scripting/programming, and enterprise systems integration
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

Work Environment & Physical RequirementsThis position primarily works in an office environment with occasional travel to County facilities or field locations. Work involves prolonged computer use, technical problem-solving, and coordination across departments and agencies.